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Washington Crossing Bridge – D&R Canal Towpath loop from Princeton

Washington Crossing Bridge – D&R Canal Towpath loop from Princeton

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Washington Crossing Bridge – D&R Canal Towpath loop from Princeton

03:27

60.4km

240m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.4 km for 257 m

After 27.8 km for 267 m

After 41.3 km for 388 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.5 km

Rosedale Lake

Highlight • Lake

Rosedale Lake, within Mercer Meadows County Park, is the largest body of water along the Lawrence Hopewell Trail.

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15.5 km

Kunkel Park

Nature Reserve

27.7 km

Washington Crossing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Washington Crossing Bridge is 877 feet (267 m) in length and goes over the New Jersey and Pennsylvania state lines and the Delaware River. It is toll-free to cross this …

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27.8 km

The Washington Crossing Bridge spans the Delaware River, connecting the historic Washington Crossing Parks in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This narrow iron truss bridge, built in 1904, accommodates two lanes …

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28.2 km

Washington Crossing the Delaware River statue

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Washington Crossing the Delaware River statue is located on the corner of River Road and Route 532. This statue is based on Emmanuel Leutze’s famous painting of the nation's first …

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33.2 km

Canal Bridge to the 1799 House

Highlight • Bridge

This short bridge over the canal takes you to a rebuilt home from 1799 that now functions as a restroom with water fountains and air conditioning. This is a great little scenic rest stop along the canal trail.

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42.8 km

Trenton Community Greenway – Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

Highlight • Cycleway

SIGNS INCORRECTLY say go left to stay on the trail. that route has been closed off, go straight using right side staying on the sidewalk and cross the road staying …

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52.6 km

D&R Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The D&R Canal Towpath totals 77 miles across three sections. Originally constructed for mules to pull barges along the canal, it is now a multi-use path connecting communities across three counties.

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56.6 km

Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath (Quaker Road to Turning Basin Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Delaware and Raritan Canal Towpath is one of the quieter segments of trail. It is nestled right along the water and crosses over bridges while breaking in and out of tree cover.

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60.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

12.2 km

11.0 km

8.20 km

7.80 km

290 m

165 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

21.2 km

9.04 km

6.84 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

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Washington Crossing Bridge

Washington Crossing Bridge

Washington Crossing the Delaware River statue

Canal Bridge to the 1799 House

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